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Thomas Rhett at the Wharf – June 28, 2025

Posted on: June 15th, 2025 by brent

Thomas Rhett 2024 tour

The Cat proudly welcomes Thomas Rhett with Tucker Wetmore to The Wharf Amphitheater on June 28th!

Buy tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-wharf-amphitheater-tickets-orange-beach/venue/222167?fbclid=IwAR2k6bLLgAifzsNnFNahwlXphTHtIAD51RFF4YFvIVDvkSSiAN90lwOeMmw

Pensacola’s 4th of July Fireworks – Downtown and Pensacola Beach

Posted on: June 12th, 2025 by brent

fireworks

Pensacola Young Professionals and the Greater Pensacola Chamber are proud to once again co-host this year’s Pensacola 4th of July Fireworks Show, promising a spectacular evening of celebration over the beautiful Pensacola Bayfront.

Date: Friday, July 4, 2025

Time: Festivities at 5:00 p.m., Fireworks at 9:00 p.m.

Location: Along Bayfront Parkway

Admission: Free

Hosted By: Greater Pensacola Chamber and Pensacola Young Professionals and at the Beach by the Pensacola Beach Chamber

The Greater Pensacola Chamber and Pensacola Young Professionals are excited to bring you the 2025 Pensacola’s Fourth of July Fireworks show.

Residents and visitors alike are invited to bring their blankets, chairs, and portable radios for an unforgettable night of fireworks, food, and fun along the waterfront. Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. when Bayfront Parkway closed to traffic. Food trucks and vendors open at Veterans Memorial Park and Bartram Park, offering delicious eats and family-friendly entertainment.

The amazing fireworks show—designed by the renowned team at PYRO Shows—will light up the sky starting at 9:00 p.m. Accompanying music is beautifully choreographed to music curated by CatCountry 98.7’s’s afternoon personality Captain Chris. Bring your radio to hear the perfect synchronized music presented by PenAir Credit Union. If you listen on your smartphone, music will lag due to cell system delays.

The Sparks & Stars Symphony performance starts at 7:30pm. It is a free show in the Hunter Amphitheater at Community Maritime Park (301 West Main Street). Enjoy as the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra performs under the baton of Music Director Peter Rubardt. Presented by Peter Mougey.

The Pensacola Young Professionals and Greater Pensacola Chamber thank the generous sponsors who make this event possible, including Escambia County, CatCountry 98.7, News Radio 92.3/1620, WEAR ABC3, City of Pensacola, Port of Pensacola, Peter Mougey, and Quality Roofing.

The City of Pensacola is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all attendees. Necessary measures will be implemented in accordance with local safety, health, and weather guidelines. Attendees are not permitted to bring their own fireworks, sparklers, or other pyrotechnics. Officials have also asked that people refrain from bringing their pets.

The show can be viewed along Bayfront Parkway from the Veterans Memorial Park to Bartram Park. Boaters are required to maintain a distance of at least 1,200 feet from the east side of the Port of Pensacola for safety purposes. 

At the Beach you will find the best viewing starting at the Shell and all along the Boardwalk.

Cat Pak Float 2025 – June 22nd

Posted on: June 9th, 2025 by brent

 The Cat Pak Float is scheduled for June 22nd at Blackwater Canoe Rental & Outpost. $10 Tubes and Culver’s (6389 US-90 E Milton, FL) is hooking us up with Custard at the end. Come Float with Brent, Jordan, and friends on beautiful Blackwater River! Keep watching here for a special link to preregister and get your Tube reserved!

At the end of the trip enjoy some Culver’s Custard!

Reserve your $10 Tube in Advance

Red Clay Strays – The Wharf – July 3rd, 4th, and 5th

Posted on: June 9th, 2025 by brent

Red Clay StraysThe Red Clay Strays are playing the Wharf on the 3rd, 4th, and 5th.  Muscadine Bloodline will be part of the July 3rd and 4th Show.  The Revivalists are joining the Strays on Saturday July 5th.  

Listen for your chance to win TRUCK LOADS of Tickets to the Saturday Night (July 5th) Show at the Wharf. 

Tickets are sold out. 

Good LUCK!

Cat Country 98.7 Hat

Posted on: June 5th, 2025 by brent

Hat

You can own a Cat Country Yellow Hat with Leather Logo. 

Available for Pick up or Shipping.

$30

Buy now

 

Hurricane Checklist

Posted on: May 21st, 2025 by brent

1. Charge any device that provides light. Laptops, tablets, cameras, video cameras, and old phones. Old cell phones can still be used for dialing 911. Charge external battery back ups.

2. Wash all trash cans, big and small, and fill with water for flushing toilets. Line outdoor trash cans with trash bags, fill with water and store in the garage. Add bleach to sterilize.

3. Fill every tub and sink with water. Cover sinks with Saran Wrap to keep it from collecting dust. Fill washing machine and leave lid up to store water.

4. Fill old empty water bottles and other containers with water and keep near sinks for washing hands.

5. Fill every Tupperware with water and store in freezer. These will help keep food cold longer and serve as a back up water supply.

6. Fill drinking cups with water and cover with Saran Wrap. Store as many as possible in fridge. The rest you can store on the counter and use first before any water bottles are opened. Ice is impossible to find after the storm.

7. Reserve fridge space for storing tap water and keep the sealed water bottles on the counter.

8. Cook any meats in advance and other perishable foods. You can freeze cooked food. Hard boil eggs for snacks for first day without power.

9. Be well hydrated before the storm hits and avoid salty foods that make you dehydrated.

10. Wash all dirty clothes and bed sheets. Anything dirty will smell without the A/C, you may need the items, and with no A/C, you’ll be sweating a lot. You’re going to want clean sheets.

11. Toss out any expiring food, clean cat litter boxes, empty all trash cans in the house, including bathrooms. Remove anything that will cause an odor when the A/C is off. If you don’t have a trash day pickup before the storm, find a dumpster.

12. Bring in any yard decor, secure anything that will fly around, secure gates, bring in hoses, potted plants, etc. Bring in patio furniture and grills.

13. Clean your environment so you have clear, easy escape routes. Even if that means temporarily moving furniture to one area.

14. Scrub all bathrooms so you are starting with a clean odor free environment. Store water filled trash cans next to each toilet for flushing.

15. Place everything you own that is important and necessary in a backpack or small file box that is easy to grab. Include your wallet with ID, phone, hand sanitizer, snacks, etc. Get plastic sleeves for important documents.

16. Make sure you have cash on hand.

17. Stock up on pet food and fill up bowls of water for pets.

18. Refill any medications. Most insurance companies allow for 2 emergency refills per year.

19. Fill your propane tanks. You can heat soup cans, boil water, make coffee, and other stuff besides just grilling meat. Get an extra, if possible.

20. Drop your A/C in advance and lower temperatures in your fridges.

21. Gather all candles, flashlights, lighters, matches, batteries, and other items and keep them accessible.

22. Clean all counters in advance. Start with a clean surface. Buy Clorox Wipes for cleaning when there is no power. Mop your floors and vacuum. If power is out for 10 days, you’ll have to live in the mess you started with.

23. Pick your emergency safe place such as a closet under the stairs. Store the items you’ll need in that location for the brunt of the storm. Make a hand fan for when the power is out.

24. Shower just before the storm is scheduled to hit.

25. Keep baby wipes next to each toilet. Don’t flush them. It’s not the time to risk clogging your toilet!

26. Run your dishwasher, don’t risk having dirty smelly dishes and you need every container for water! Remember you’ll need clean water for brushing your teeth, washing yourself, and cleaning your hands.

27. Put a small suitcase in your car in case you decide to evacuate. Also put at least one jug of water in your car. It will still be there if you don’t evacuate! You don’t need to store all water in the house. Remember to pack for pets as well.

28. Check on all family members, set up emergency back up plans, and check on elderly neighbors.

29. Remember, pets are family too. Take them with you!

30. Before the storm, unplug all electronics. There will be power surges during and after the storm.

31. Gas up your car and have a spare gas container for your generator or your car when you run out.

32. Get LED Lanterns… They last a LONG TIME and are super bright 

If you can, take a video of your house and contents….walk room to room–open cabinets/drawers and closets. This will help if you need to make a claim later. It will show proof of items and help you list all the items (help your memory, so you don’t forget anything)…I highly recommend!!!

I also heard you should freeze a cup of water, place a coin on top after it is frozen…keep this in your freezer to help you gauge the temperature if the power goes out. If the coin stays on top, the food is staying frozen. If the coin falls into the water, the freezer thawed out and most food will likely need to be thrown away. This is super helpful is you have to leave and come back, as it may appear everything is still frozen, but if the coin is in the cup–you will know!!

Finally, anything that you want to try and preserve, but you can’t take with you—place it in a plastic bin and put in your dishwasher, lock the door—this should make it water tight in case of any water intrusion into your home. But of course, take all the important/irreplaceable items you can!!

Stay Safe everyone!

Today’s Good News – Cindi Bonner is the Volunteer of the Decade

Posted on: March 13th, 2025 by brent

Cat Country 98.7 · Today’s Good News-Cindi Bonner Voluteer of the Decade

Cat Country Cat Plush

Posted on: February 1st, 2025 by brent

Cat Plush

Put the Cat anywhere you want to bring you a little Cat Country Smile!

Cat Country Cat Plush

$15.00

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Embraces from Fishbein Foundation

Posted on: January 27th, 2025 by brent

2024 Manna Hat Raises $2500 for Manna Food Pantries

Posted on: December 8th, 2024 by brent

Manna Hat FrontCongrats to Larry and Shatzi for their generosity for Manna again this year… This hat raised $2500!

The 2024 Manna Hat is a beautiful Resistol

– George Strait 7 3/8ths

Manna Food Pantries began serving the hungry on January 3, 1983, then known as Manna Food Bank. Since then Manna have served over half a million people in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida, from Century to Navarre. Manna has given out over 9,000 tons of food to hungry families in our communities. In the last year alone, Manna has served about 23,000 individuals in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.Manna Food Pantries is a private, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to alleviating hunger in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties of Northwest Florida. Manna is nonsectarian, community focused, volunteer supported and committed to the philosophy, “waste not, want not.” Manna believes that every person has a right to live free from hunger and that every person is to be treated with respect and dignity.

100% of the proceeds this auction raises will go to Manna Food Pantries of Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties so that those in need in Pensacola, Pace, Milton and the surrounding areas can continue to be taken care of.

Who’s Autograph is on the Hat? 
I will send you a signed certificate that these are 100% Authentic Signatures.

Artist
Date/Location
Location on the Hat
Drew Baldrige
January 20, 2024
Left Rear Bill
Parmalee March 24, 2024 – Juana’s Pagodas Rear Bill
George Birge March 24, 2024 – Juana’s Pagodas Left Rear Bill
Kidd G March 24, 2024 – Juana’s Pagodas Left Rear Bill
Jon Langston May 25, 2024 – The Wharf Right front Bill
Cole Swindell May 25, 2024 – The Wharf Right Front Bill
Dylan Scott May 25, 2024 – The Wharf Right Bill
Josh Ross June 14, 2024 – The Wharf Left Stack
Lily Rose June 14, 2024 – The Wharf Left Stack
Chayce Bechham June 14, 2024 – The Wharf Left Stack
Luke Bryan June 14, 2024 – The Wharf Front Stack
Tyler Braden July 28, 2024 – The Wharf Left Bill
Dierks Bentley July 28, 2024 – The Wharf Left Front Bill
Dasha July 19, 2024 – The Wharf Front Bill
Corey Kent July 19, 2024 – The Wharf Right Front Stack
Parker McCollum July 19, 2024 – The Wharf Front Stack
Dylan Schneider August 2, 2024 – The Wharf Right Stack
Chris Lane August 2, 2024 – The Wharf Right Bill
Kane Brown August 2, 2024 – The Wharf Right Stack
Ashley Cooke August 17, 2024-The Wharf Left Dimple
Jordan Davis August 17, 2024-The Wharf Rear Stack
Mitchell Tenpenny August 17, 2024-The Wharf Rear Left Stack
Pricilla Block October 5, 2025 – The Wharf Right Dimple
Jon Pardi October 5, 2025 – The Wharf Right Dimple
Larry Fleet October 5, 2025 – The Wharf Left Bill
Chris Jansen October 22, 2024 –
Pensacola Interstate Fair
Left Rear Bill
Easton Corbin October 23, 2024 –
Pensacola Interstate Fair
Right Rear Bill
Neal McCoy October 25, 2024 –
Pensacola Interstate Fair
Top Dimple
Tucker Wetmore November 24, 2024 – Miracle on Palafox Right Rear Bill
Jackson Dean November 24, 2024 – Miracle on Palafox Left Front Bill

 

Manna Hat Right